Art Director

Thinkingbox is seeking an Art Director to join its creative team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role centers on concepting, art direction, and hands-on design for visually driven campaigns spanning digital, social, content, and integrated channels. Responsibilities Concept and art direct creative campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms. Create strong visual concepts, design directions, and creative ideas from initial brief through final execution. Remain hands-on with design by developing layouts, key visuals, mood boards, and polished creative assets. Collaborate with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Producers to bring concepts to life. Maintain a cohesive visual direction across campaigns and related deliverables. Translate creative briefs into visually compelling work that connects with audiences and fan communities. Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients. Provide thoughtful feedback and guidance to other Designers while supporting high standards of creative craft. Explore new visual styles, design trends, and creative approaches to keep work fresh and relevant. Manage multiple projects and deadlines while protecting creativity and attention to detail. Requirements 5+ years of experience in design and creative roles, ideally within an advertising, digital, or creative agency. A strong foundation in graphic design, with a history of hands-on work. A portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction across digital, social, or integrated campaigns. Strong skills in typography, composition, color, layout, and visual storytelling. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Ability to develop large-scale creative ideas and execute the design work required to realize them. Experience partnering with Copywriters and other creative disciplines. Understanding of how creative ideas translate across different formats and platforms. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain creative thinking clearly. Collaborative attitude, curiosity, and a genuine passion for design and creativity. Tools & Technologies Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Figma Benefits Flexible time off including paid vacation and sick days Culture and team-building events Employee recognition and incentive programs Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year Office lunches Branded company swag Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches Dog-friendly offices Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks Flex work and travel options Comprehensive extended health benefits 401k matching Bonus Points Experience playing Magic: The Gathering Experience working with gaming, entertainment, fantasy, or pop culture brands Interest in trading card games, tabletop gaming, fantasy worlds, collectibles, or gaming communities Experience creating illustration-led or highly stylized campaign work Familiarity with fan-driven marketing, product launches, or community-focused campaigns Experience with motion design, animation, or close collaboration with motion teams Passion for storytelling, world-building, and creating work that resonates with dedicated audiences Schedule & Location Location: Salt Lake City, UT (onsite) Monday to Thursday in office Fridays are remote optional Compensation USD 95,000 - 115,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Thinkingbox